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Teenager 'exploited' youth and made him prepare illegal drugs at High Street hotel
A TEENAGER "exploited" a youth and instructed him to prepare drugs at a Colchester hotel before police raided the premises and arrested the pair, a court heard. Tommy Minton was just 19 when he was dealing class A drugs including heroin, crack
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All we know about the two Colchester car boots taking place this Bank Holiday weekend
Colchester car boot sale have announced that they will be hosting two car boot events this weekend for bank holiday. Taking place at Colchester Park and Ride just off of the A12 junction 28. The two events will take place on the Sunday 26th
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Developer ordered to address issues with construction of 50 homes or face court
A DEVELOPER has been ordered to address issues with the construction of 50 homes or face court. Colchester Council has served Dandara with an enforcement notice after it breached planning conditions at its site in Hall Road, Copford. It comes
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Col U and council bosses dismiss 'conspiracy theories' about U water-logged pitch
FOOTBALL and council bosses have dismissed claims Colchester United's pitch problems this season are due to the Northern Gateway Development as “conspiracy theories”. Colchester United suffered three costly home postponements in the space of four
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Council bosses assure plans for 9000 homes will not go ahead without funding for road
COUNICIL bosses have reaffirmed their commitment to get developers to "fund the full delivery" of a new link road between the A120 and A133. The Tendring Colchester Garden Communities project says 7,500 to 9,000 new homes could be built east of
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Meet the man embarking on journey across British Isles - including a stop in Mersea
A MAN who made it his mission to travel to every occupied island in the British Isles paid a visit to Mersea as part of his travels. Essex islands including Osea, Horsey, Northey, Wallasea, Foulness and Canvey all made the list in John Brant Chatterton's
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League One new boys interested in U's winger Jayden Fevrier - reports
COLCHESTER United winger Jayden Fevrier is on the radar of League One new boys Stockport County, according to reports. Pete O’Rourke, transfer correspondent for Football Insider, is reporting that the Hatters are lining up a move for the exciting
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LEAGUE TWO: Boss quits to take charge as Barnsley's new head coach
DARRELL Clarke has quit League Two newcomers Cheltenham Town to take over as Barnsley's new head coach on a two-year deal with the option of a further year. Clarke, who was appointed as Tykes boss last September, leaves Whaddon Road just days after
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Here's why police officers cordoned off street in Colchester last night
AN investigation has been launched after a man was found injured in Colchester. Essex Police officers cordoned off St Julian Grove on Wednesday evening, sparking concern among residents. Access to the street was blocked and drivers, cyclists
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NATIONAL LEAGUE: Long-serving midfielder announces Braintree departure
BRAINTREE Town's current longest-serving player Alfie Payne is leaving the club. Payne has announced he is moving on, after making more than 150 appearances for the National League-bound side. The 24-year-old midfielder says work commitments
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Why pre-season camp is not a top priority for U's boss Danny Cowley
DANNY Cowley says he would rather use funds to boost Colchester United’s chances of long-term success than splash cash on a pre-season trip. The U’s are busy finalising their pre-season, with the club’s first-team squad due to report back at Florence
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Arrests after Colchester drugs deaths 'providing reassurance', police boss hopes
POLICE have made two more arrests as part of an investigation into drug supply lines believed to have contributed to a spate of overdoses in Colchester. Three people in the city died last week after consuming class A drugs which were believed to
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The Colchester meat firm which has been recognised with a King's Award
SPECIALIST meat provider from Essex have been awarded the King’s Award for enterprise in international trade. Direct Meats, based in Chappel, were previously awarded the equivalent in 2020, when it was called entitled the Queen’s Award. Martin
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Lorry driver who crashed HGV while high on cocaine and MDMA avoids prison
A LORRY driver crashed his vehicle while high on cocaine and MDMA, only to try and make a 200-mile trip when he was high on drugs again three months later. Paul Walmsley was driving a Scania lorry in August last year when he was seen by drivers
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New minibus accelerates filmmaker dreams of Hollywood
A COLCHESTER filmmaking studio which supports marginalised young adults will soon be visiting Hollywood specialists thanks to a £10,000 grant. Underdog Crew was awarded the money for a new minibus from the National Lottery Community Fund, which
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'Happy school' doing everything to stay 'good' after avoiding Ofsted rating drop
A SCHOOL which avoided being marked down by inspectors is doing everything it can to hold onto its “good” rating, its headteacher has said. Hazelmere Infant School and Nursery remains a “good” school after its latest visit by Ofsted, a report published
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Colchester Council pressing on with 'have your say' changes - here's what's new
CHANGES to public participation at council meetings ruled the conversation at the first debate chaired by Colchester’s new mayor. Colchester Council is pressing on with changes to the “have your say” section of its meetings, where members of the
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Colchester Army medics to cycle 100 miles for military charity
THREE Colchester soldiers are preparing to pedal for the pounds by undertaking a 100-mile cycle in aid of a military charity. Three Lance Corporals based at Merville Barracks will be taking on a cycling challenge on June 8, in aid of SSAFA, the